Childrens Social Worker - Permanence

Our Client, Oldham Council, is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their Permanence Team.

This is a Hybrid Working Role!

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Are you a Childrens Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families involved with the child welfare system, including their strengths, needs, and risks, to inform permanency planning decisions.
• Develop and implement permanency plans for children in care, including reunification with birth families, adoption, kinship care, and long-term fostering, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, caregivers, and partner agencies to develop and implement plans that promote the best interests of the child and support their emotional, physical, and developmental well-being.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to children and families throughout the permanency planning process, addressing any concerns or barriers that may arise and advocating for needed services and resources.
• Facilitate family finding and matching processes for children awaiting adoption, ensuring that prospective adopters are carefully assessed and matched with children based on their individual needs and preferences.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for court proceedings, reviews, and other legal processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Work closely with legal representatives, guardians ad litem, and other professionals involved in the child's case to ensure effective communication and coordination of services.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to permanency planning and adoption.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, and interventions in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Stay informed about relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in the field of child welfare and permanence, applying this knowledge to inform practice and advocacy efforts.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!